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1 day ago · The Nilo-Saharan languages are a proposed family of African languages spoken by somewhere around 70 million speakers, [1] mainly in the upper parts of the Chari and Nile rivers, including historic Nubia, north of where the two tributaries of the Nile meet. The languages extend through 17 nations in the northern half of Africa: from Algeria to ...
May 23, 2024 · There are many languages spoken in the Sahara, including Arabic, Berber, and various Nilo-Saharan languages. These languages reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the region. 5. Is French widely spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa? Yes, French is widely spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in countries that were once colonized by France.
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May 12, 2024 · The 4 major language groups in Africa are Hamito-Semitic or Afro-Asiatic, Niger-Congo-Kordofanian, Nilo-Saharan, and Khoisan. These language groups are thought to have common origins. What are the top 5 most spoken languages in Africa? The top 5 most spoken languages in Africa are Swahili, Arabic, French, Hausa, and Yoruba.
19 hours ago · English and Pidgin. English is the single most widely spoken language in Nigeria, spoken by 60 million of the population. [9] It is the main lingua franca of the country and there are a growing number of sole English speakers due to rapid urbanisation and globalisation. [10] English remains the official language and is the major language of ...
6 days ago · Map 2: Colonial Languages. Map 2 (found below) shows languages that were introduced to Africa when Africa was colonized by European countries. During this time, several European countries took control of territories in Africa that they claimed for themselves. Some regions had more than one European country that claimed them at various points in ...
May 3, 2024 · Welcome to my channel! This is Andy from I love languages. Let's learn different languages/dialects together. The Nilo-Saharan languages constitute a propose...
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May 2, 2024 · Ethiopia is home to 88 languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world. The four major language groups in Ethiopia are Semitic, Cushitic, Omotic, and Nilo-Saharan. Oromo and Amharic are the most widely spoken languages in Ethiopia, with Oromo being the most spoken language in terms of native speakers.
